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OE08 XDX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XDX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 67,530 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 58,658 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy, no impact on beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 58,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and Offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,696 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Fail 14 Apr 2023 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CALLIPER AND CABLE SIEZED (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack BADLY CORRODED AND SIEZED (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack BADLY CORRODED AND HANDBRAKE OPERATION POOR (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BADLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front FOG LAMP BROKEN

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BADLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate loose

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate loose

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,876 miles

Offside Rear box mount broken

Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad linning off (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear box mount broken

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,834 miles

f/r susp rusty/f/r discs worn/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,808 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind o/s rear wheel, rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs inner faces rusty

rear o/s brake slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front 0/s n/s discs worn/rear 0/s n/s discs worn OVERHEATED/n/s rear INNER face pitted/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/REAR 0/s n/s tyres PERISHED walls/tread MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR b/pipes HIDDEN by covers

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,768 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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OE08 XDX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 XDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OE08 XDX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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